An ordinance approving an agreement relating to streambank stabilization in
Shelby Bottoms between the Federal Government, Department of the Army, and the
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board
of Parks and Recreation, and approving matching funds not to exceed $525,000.

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the agreement (the "Agreement") attached as Exhibit A
and incorporated into this Ordinance by reference, the Federal Government, Department of
the Army, proposes to undertake streambank stabilization work in Shelby Bottoms (the
"Project) and to fund sixty-five percent (65%) of the total cost of the
Project, not to exceed one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the Metropolitan Government must provide matching
funds not to exceed five hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($525,000) for the Project;
and

WHEREAS, acceptance of the Agreement and provision of the matching funds described in
the Agreement will help to enhance the entertainment and recreational opportunities for
Nashvilles citizens and visitors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF
NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. The Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and
Davidson County and the Federal Government, Department of the Army (Exhibit A) is hereby
approved and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of
the Metropolitan Government.

SECTION 2. Matching funds not to exceed five hundred twenty-five thousand
dollars ($525,000) are hereby approved, to be derived from the issuance of general
obligation bonds for Project No. 97PR402 (Shelby Bottoms Greenway Project).

SECTION 3. Any amendment to the Agreement must be approved by resolution of the
Metropolitan Council receiving at least 21 affirmative votes.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the
welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.